Politics
Trump's Political Challenges
President Trump faces political challenges, including delays in new tariffs on Canada and criticism from Republican Senator Rick Scott. The White House is also dealing with crypto-related issues.
Coverage timeline — 7 articles
NPR
President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it's having on the economy.
2026-04-03 09:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is heading to one of the country’s most competitive swing districts on Friday on the heels of a number of high-profile GOP primary wins, giving voters a preview of his general election message in the face of growing discontent with the economy and declining poll numbers. Trump will
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump's grip on Republican primaries appears tighter than ever as a string of GOP officeholders who came under his wrath fell to defeat in contests over the past month in Indiana, Kentucky and Louisiana. Yet there’s a disconnect for the party, which is facing alarm bells about its standing
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC
The Hill
A court showdown will unfold Friday to determine the fate of Alabama’s congressional map for the midterms. Alabama Republicans want to restore a map that would remove the state’s second majority-Black district and give the party a potential pickup. Republicans say the restoration should be allowed f
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said President Trump will have to resume a full war with Iran days after the initial failed ceasefire deal expired. Asked if the president should follow through on his threat last month to "bomb and destroy" at least "ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT" near Tehran if the
2026-08-19 12:48 UTC
The Hill
Live updates: Trump delays new tariffs on Canada amid talks; Florida, Wyoming primaries yield upsets
President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday. At the White House, the president will meet with crypto, prediction
2026-08-19 12:54 UTC
The Hill
Thanks to President Trump, Republicans now feel like the out-of-touch establishment elitists they once railed against.
2026-08-19 13:00 UTC